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Canada sets sights on Australian workers
April 12 2017
One of North America’s largest shipbuilding companies is headhunting Australian workers to join its firm to work on Canada’s future combat...
australian subcontractors sought after by northrop grumman
Northrop Grumman targets Australian subcontractors
Global aerospace and defence technology company Northrop Grumman is seeking to identify potential Australian subcontractors for its systems integrator and solutions services...
April 11 2017
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Prime shipbuilder seeks job applicants
Global shipbuilder and contractor Austal, which is currently tendering for the Commonwealth of Australia's Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) SEA 1180 program, is seeking...
March 24 2017
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Minister Payne visits Brussels for counter-terrorism conference
Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne travelled to Brussels, Belgium, yesterday for discussions on key Australian defence, security and strategic interests.
February 17 2017
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October 13 2016
Raytheon wins US$117.5m US Army targeting sensor deal
The US Army has awarded Raytheon a US$117.5 million deal for the low-rate initial production of third generation forward looking infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kit sensors.
July 07 2023
TAFE Qld partners with mining industry to support veterans’ employment success
TAFE Queensland has partnered with Macmahon and Ironside Resources to help skilled Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans’ transition into successful civilian careers...
July 11 2023
Raytheon, Northrop secure risk reduction contract for hypersonic advancements
Raytheon and partner Northrop Grumman have been awarded a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to reduce risk for future...
July 18 2023
First round of Boeing small businesses capability uplift gets defence ready
The first round of small and medium enterprises engaged with Boeing Australia’s first Capability Up-Lift Program has graduated with seven Boeing contracts, including...
August 04 2023
Government releases response to the inquiry into parliamentary ‘war powers’
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has released its response to the joint standing committee on foreign affairs, defence and trade’s inquiry into...
August 08 2023
Continuing service: Australia’s task to secure defence industry home for retired troops
How can we best support our veterans in their employment in the defence industry?
August 17 2023
Boeing announces largest expansion of apprentice workforce
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has announced the single, largest intake to the company’s trades workforce, welcoming eight new apprentices.
September 12 2023
Japan cleared to buy 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles
The US State Department and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a US$2.35 billion (AU$3.60 billion) sale of up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles for the...
November 20 2023
Too many cooks in the kitchen at ADF: Greens warn
Greens’ Defence spokesperson, Senator David Shoebridge, has raised major concerns about the capability of the Australian Defence Force following startling figures...
December 01 2023
Rheinmetall, Hungary partner on development of next-gen Panther tank
The Hungarian government has announced a €288 million (AU$468.6 million) development contract with Rheinmetall to develop the company’s KF51 Panther tank to...
December 18 2023
Government receives audit of Defence estate
The federal government has received the findings and recommendations of an independent, enterprise-wide audit of the nation’s Defence estate and infrastructure.
January 02 2024
SA government commits $1.6m to support RAN undersea surveillance R&D project
South Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Defence and Space Industries Susan Close has announced a $1.6 million investment by the SA government to enhance the Royal...
January 05 2024
Photo op cause of fatal crash for ex-Singaporean Air Force jets: ATSB
The manoeuvre that resulted in the collision of two former Singaporean Air Force SIAI-Marchetti S-211 light aircraft near Melbourne in November was performed because of a...
January 17 2024
DPM, foreign minister host first Australia–New Zealand Ministerial Consultations
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong hosted the inaugural Australia–New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers...
February 01 2024
US Navy takes delivery of next Virginia Class sub, USS New Jersey
Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia Class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the US Navy.
April 26 2024